Lexus International today announced the 12 finalists for the Lexus Design Award 2017. Three finalists based in the USA were selected, marking the first time designers from this region have advanced to the final round. First launched in 2013 to help stimulate the ideas necessary to build a better tomorrow, the Lexus International Design Award is celebrating its fifth anniversary. The competition supports up-and-coming designers and creators worldwide. Lexus Design Award 2017 drew 1,152 entries from 63 countries under the theme of “Yet.”
As the philosophical soul of Lexus innovation, “Yet” is particularly appropriate for the fifth anniversary of this Lexus event. “Yet” inspires us to find synergy by fusing seemingly incompatible goals, such as spacious yet aerodynamic design. By harmonizing contradictory elements, “Yet” opens up visionary frontiers of progressive design and technology to deliver amazing new experiences to the world.
In November 2016, a panel of world-renowned designers and creative mentors gathered to judge the entries. After rigorous evaluation and extensive discussion, the judges chose 12 finalists.
Of these 12 finalists, the following four were selected to prototype their designs, mentored by globally recognized creators.
- Structural Color - Static Yet Changing, Jessica Fügler (USA): Static YET Changeable structure depending on viewpoint.
- Having Nothing, and Yet Possessing Everything, Ahran Won (Korea, USA-based): A capsule for mobile living, Having nothing YET Everything.
- PIXEL, Hiroto Yoshizoe (Japan): A structure to experience the existence of Light YET Shadow.
- Player's Pflute, Jia Wu (China): Vegetable YET a Musical instrument provides fun and learning experience.
The four completed prototypes will be featured as part of the Lexus exhibition at this year’s Milan Design Week, along with presentation boards introducing the other eight finalists’ designs. The event will run from April 3 (press and award presentation day) through April 9. On April 3, the finalists will present their designs to the judges and international media. The judges will evaluate the four prototypes and announce the Grand Prix winner, marking the climax of the Lexus Design Award 2017 award cycle.
More information and pictures can be found on:
Lexus Design Award website: www.lexusdesignaward.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexusdesignaward/ @lexusdesignaward
Official hashtags:#LexusDesignAward; #MilanDesignWeek;
Further details on the Lexus presence at 2017 Milan Design Week* will be announced in mid-February on the Lexus Design Award website.
* The world’s largest design exhibition, also known as Salone Del Mobile, presents events and exhibits by brands and designers in many categories including furniture, fashion and textiles.
Lexus Design Award 2017 Entries Selected for Prototype Development:
| Title | Having nothing, and yet possessing everything. | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Ahran Won (Korea) | |
| Country of residence | USA | |
| Description | A capsule for mobile living, Having nothing YET Everything. | |
| Mentor | Neri & Hu | |
| Title | PIXEL | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Hiroto Yoshizoe (Japan) | |
| Country of residence | Japan | |
| Description | A structure to experience the existence of Light YET Shadow. | |
| Mentor | Snarkitecture | |
| Title | Player's Pflute | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Jia Wu (China) | |
| Country of residence | China | |
| Description | Vegetable YET a musical instrument provides fun and learning experience. | |
| Mentor | Max Lamb | |
| Title | Structural Color - Static Yet Changing | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Jessica Fügler (USA) | |
| Country of residence | USA | |
| Description | Static YET changeable structure depending on viewpoint. | |
| Mentor | Elena Manferdini |
Lexus Design Award 2017 Panel Exhibits:
| Title | Buoyant Measuring Spoon for the Blind | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Eunjin Park (Korea) | |
| Country of residence | Korea | |
| Description | A measuring spoon with Unseen YET Visualized tactile graduations for the blind. | |
| Title | The Landscape of Paper | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Kuniko Maeda (Japan) | |
| Country of residence | UK | |
| Description | Disposable YET Upcycled material using traditional and modern technology. | |
| Title | Mass Production to Unique Items | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Group name: TAKEHANAKE-Bungorogama Yoshifumi Takehana (Japan), Bungo Okuda (Japan), Akira Okuda (Japan) | |
| Country of residence | Japan | |
| Description | Mass produced YET One-of-a-kind ceramics created using a portable kiln. | |
| Title | Paper Kettle | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Ryo Katayama (Japan) | |
| Country of residence | Japan | |
| Description | Combustible YET Fire-Resistant paper kettle. | |
| Title | Platanaceae | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Paula Cermeño (Peru) | |
| Country of residence | Switzerland | |
| Description | Banana leaf bandages that out performs Synthetic YET are Biodegradable and soothing. | |
| Title | POD: Homeless YET Home | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Group Name: MODlab Eric Schwartzbach (USA), Benjamin Ward (USA) | |
| Country of residence | USA | |
| Description | Temporary shelter for displaced populations. Homeless YET Home. | |
| Title | RETROSPECTION PROJECT / TIME TUNE RADIO | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Takuro Sanda (Japan) | |
| Country of residence | Japan | |
| Description | Hi-tech YET Retro radio tunes in programs from past and present. | |
| Title | Traffic Light System | |
| Designer (Citizenship) | Evgeny Arinin?Russia) | |
| Country of residence | Russia | |
| Description | Simple YET Sophisticated traffic light. |
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